There are so many ‘Pay It Forward’ missions out there these days. In discussing them you’ll come across a variety of opinions. Paying it forward with the expectation that someone else will pay it forward immediately after you? Is that really a random act of kindness? Or is it really hopes of setting off a chain […]

Loads of people are gearing up to watch the big game next weekend, and there’s little enjoyed more while watching than some delicious easy-to-eat appetizers. Game day food is serious business. Fortunately, there are some amazing recipes out there to share – so stay with me and get ready to take your taste buds by storm! Game […]

I love reading. Pretty much any time I can squeeze in with a good book is time I’ll do so – happily. So when the opportunity came up for me to write a list of good books you absolutely must read in 2015, I jumped at it. Because reading and me? Perfect together. 12 Good Books […]

Traditions are a part of every family. Whether you recognize them or not, I’m going to guess that you’re like me and you find yourself doing the same sorts of things year after year. From birthday celebrations to holiday festivities, traditions are a part of who we are. They make our family and celebrations “whole” […]

The winter holidays are rapidly approaching and we’re in search of amazing recipes for our special meals. We’ve collected some of our favorite recipe and craft ideas for Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa to help you get inspired right along with us. Recipes And Crafts For The Winter Holidays Looking for a recipe for Christmas morning […]

There are so many stories these days about how people are getting in trouble for how they use social media and their personal blogs. So many individuals are turning away from the release of real writing and turning towards surface posts. Anonymous blogs. Guest posts with no real name or signature. And while I understand […]

Blogging has been a real blessing in my life. There are so many reasons I’m thankful for blogging, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving I’d like to share some of them with you today. Top 6 Reasons To Be Thankful For Blogging 1. Information It’s true that the Internet is amazing. We have all sorts […]

Thanksgiving is only a short way away, and I’m so excited for the amazing and delicious food. It doesn’t matter if you go out to eat, visit with family and friends, or stay at home, there are certain staples you’re always going to want to include in your Thanksgiving Day dinner. I’ve got a handful […]

I started blogging back in 2009. My daughter was just two years old. Blogging was a way for me to connect with the world outside my four walls, so to speak. It was especially critical to me as a new mom. My blog brought me closer to women experiencing things similar to those I experienced […]

As bloggers we all know what it’s like to have a friend look at us with a blank stare when we tell them that we blog. Then we automatically launch into explaining what we mean, giving them small details, backing up from the initial excitement we had about sharing this to begin with. It’s been […]

One of the most exciting adventures you can get into in the world of blogging is to take the opportunity to meet your online friends in real life. The best place to do something like that is to head to a blog conference. They’re loads of fun, extremely informative and just an all-around incredible experience. […]

One of the most powerful tools in finding your community through blogging comes from an unexpected place. We work hard on our posts, we engage with our readers, we try really hard to be seen. Self-promotion is a tremendous effort in the world of a blogger looking to be recognized. We schedule posts and tweets. […]

So, you’re all registered for the next blog conference. You’ve got your ticket, your calendar is blocked off, you’re practically ready! Except for several important things. What are you going to take with you? Read on to get the insider tips and essentials for when traveling to your next blog conference. And be sure to […]

It’s that time again! Time for this week’s Forum Roundup. Have you tried to connect with brands and have no idea where to begin? Do you feel your numbers aren’t up to par yet? Jump on in and discuss what you can do to show your strengths and how to connect despite what you describe […]

It’s time for this week’s Forum Roundup! Have you stopped by the forum to chat with your fellow bloggers this week? I have … and there’s been a lot to talk about. There’s an awesome discussion just underway about how to network when you don’t have a “niche” for your blog. This is so perfect for […]

It’s Forum Roundup time again! We’ve had a lot of incredible discussions going on this week and would love for you to stop by and connect with us on whatever catches your eye! Adrienne asks if you invite your friends to like your blog’s Facebook page. That’s something that Facebook seems to be acting a bit […]

Happy New Year, friends! A lot has been happening around here and we’ve got loads of fresh discussions to kickstart the year off right. Highlights from the Forum I helped start off the year’s chatter with a Will You Recap? discussion to find out how many people recap the previous year and how many choose […]

Hey, everybody. How has November been treating you all? We’ve got lots of fun topics going on in our forums this week, so check out the links below! Highlights from the Forum When you’re running a blog there is so much to do it’s easy to forget where your head is sometimes. So we’re discussing […]